At a Glance
An intimate, globally diverse elementary school in Murray Hill
Families seeking an intimate, highly personalized elementary experience in Manhattan, and those who value extreme diversity and are comfortable navigating an urban neighborhood. Best fit for parents who prioritize close teacher-child relationships over large peer communities and who want their children learning in a setting that reflects New York City's global character.
- Tiny community: only 16 students across all grades means genuine individualized attention
- Exceptional diversity: 94% diversity index with balanced representation across ethnic groups
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio — far below typical private school ratios
- Nonsectarian and progressive: no religious affiliation, open to all families
- Very small school: with only 16 students total, the social world is limited — children won't have a large peer group
- No grade-level peers: depending on exact enrollment distribution, children may share a classroom with multiple grades
- Safety concerns: the neighborhood's safety score of 25/100 is notably low for families with young children
- Limited data: as a tiny private school with just 16 students, there may be limited publicly available performance data
- Cost: private school tuition is not covered, and this school's small size suggests premium pricing
A small nonsectarian elementary school with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and a globally diverse student body.
With just 16 students total, this is an extremely small community where families and teachers know one another well. The diversity index of 0.94 is exceptionally high — among the most diverse schools in the city — with roughly equal representation of Asian, Hispanic, Black, and white students.
Murray Hill-Kips Bay is a densely populated Manhattan neighborhood with excellent transit connections and a high family density. The area offers quick access to midtown and the East River waterfront, but the safety score of 25/100 suggests parents should be aware of urban considerations.
The neighborhood scores 94/100 for transit, meaning getting around by subway or bus is extremely convenient. However, the low safety score indicates this is a bustling urban area where parents of young children will want to be attentive during commutes and outings.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents praise the school as a wonderful, nurturing community with rigorous academics. Multiple reviews highlight effective language immersion, bilingual education, and happy children who love school. Niche reviews mention warm and welcoming community.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.
- What grades does MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK serve?
- MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK?
- MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK public, charter, or private?
- MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK in?
- MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK is in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan.
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